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The State Emblem of Pakistan, which was approved by the
Central Government in 1954, symbolises Pakistan's ideological foundation, its
cultural heritage, the guiding principles and the basis of its economic
strength.
The four ingredients of the Emblem are:
The crescent and star crest at the top is a traditional symbol
of Islam
The shield in the centre, with four partitions, shows cotton,
wheat, tea and jute. These are the main crops of Pakistan and signify the
strong agriculture based economy |
The wreath surrounding the shield is a reproduction of the
floral designs used in traditional Mughal art. Its inclusion in the design
reminds of the nation's cultural heritage
The scroll supporting the shield carries the Urdu version of Quaid-e-Azam's
famous motto --- "Faith", "Unity", Discipline. These three words articulate the
guiding principles for the nation
Unlike other heraldic devices which are emblazoned with symbols representing
mythological, historical and geographical features, Pakistan's state emblem
gives due recognition to the country's source of inspiration, strength and
tradition |
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